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Journaling Therapy Tips #179 - 5 Morning Minutes

Written by Mari L. McCarthy | Thu, Nov 01, 2012 @ 02:54 PM
 
"...Set a notebook right by your bedside and, immediately upon waking, roll over, grab the pen, and allow your hand to flow for at least five minutes. This precious time between sleep and wake is when many of our most significant self-realizations may come to light. This is our spirit speaking, loud and unedited, before our ego mind attempts to filter our words. The stream of consciousness style of writing brings out our very first thoughts of the day, as we purge the mind to clear up space for new brilliance. Do not judge what comes up. In time, the words on the paper may or may not transform. However, you may discover that you are able to access insights that you normally would not have dared to entertain and explore..."
 
 ~Marisol Tamez 
Bonus Journaling Tip
 
Your whole idea about yourself is borrowed - borrowed from those who have no idea who they are themselves. - Osho

                                                                                       

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